In a cozy nursery room, a family of three enjoys precious moments. The child giggles while playing with toys, beneath a decorative garland on the wall—a serene setting amid the backdrop of declining birthrates.

Declining birthrates do not concern Sermo doctors

Countries all over the world are experiencing falling birthrates. “Demographers now predict that by the latter half of the century or possibly earlier, the global population will enter a sustained decline for the first time…The…

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Case study – pharma co gained HCP insights in 5 days

Client Challenge Leading pharmaceutical manufacturer needed to quickly tap into Atopic Dermatitis HCP experts to inform their product roadmap and value proposition for a treatment. Sermo Solution Full-service qualitative research using a custom Ad Board/Community. Targets Ad Board/Community Requirements…

X-ray image of lungs with text: "Migraine or COVID-19 Infection" on a graphic background, featured in the May 2021 edition of Sermo.

Solved on Sermo: May 2021 edition

Physicians bring difficult cases to their peers on Sermo to crowdsource insights, treatment and management plans, and potential diagnoses. Here’s a recent case that was solved on Sermo. Migraine vs. COVID-19 Infection? Patient: Healthy 25-year-old…

A person in a red shirt carefully lifts their white face mask against a vibrant yellow background, resembling the attentive gesture of doctors.

Doctors say ‘mask lifting’ is premature

Last week, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated Americans could stop wearing masks in most settings—both indoors and outdoors. While this is seen as a positive sign that the pandemic in the US is improving,…

In honor of National Hospital Week, a child with headphones lies comfortably in a hospital bed, absorbed in the world of a tablet.

Honoring national hospital week

This is National Hospital Week, an opportunity to honor and spotlight our hospitals, health systems, and health care workers. This year, the American Hospital Association (AHA) did something a little different. To honor the sacrifices…

A person wearing a mask receives a vaccine injection from a healthcare worker in a lab coat and gloves, amid concerns over declining vaccine rates.

Vaccine rates are declining

Almost 150 million people have been vaccinated in the U.S., but the vaccine rate is in decline. According to the New York Times, “Vaccinations fell sharply in the days after April 13, when health officials announced a…

A vial labeled "COVID-19 Vaccine" and a syringe are placed on a yellow background, symbolizing the crucial step of receiving your vaccination.

Millions are skipping 2nd COVID shot

This week is World Immunization Week—a campaign that celebrates and promotes the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. According to the WHO, “Immunization saves millions of lives every year and…

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The future of physician engagement

Physicians do not expect a fast return to “normal” in 2021.  As healthcare providers work hard to adapt to drastic changes to their practice, healthcare educators and marketers must also adapt to ensure we’re providing…